As in the seventeenth chapter he foretold messiahs happy reign in jerusalem, so now. Jan 02, 2020 therefore, most bible interpreters believe that ezekiel 28. Ezekiel the man the name ezekiel means god will strengthen and seems to be fitting for his work of encouraging the captives of babylon. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Here god rejects punishment of children for the sins of their parents. Oct 05, 2016 did ken peters see a vision of tribulation. Certainly ezekiel has pointed to israels long history of rebellion against god. Vindication of gods moral government as to his retributive righteousness from the jewish imputation of injustice, as if they were suffering, not for their own sin, but for that of their fathers. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 18 and more. He had a remarkable vision of gods throne in chapter 1, and this vision was referenced throughout the book. Verses 79 and he knew their palaces, and laid waste their cities.
As to eternity, every man was, is, and will be dealt with, as his conduct shows him to have been under the old covenant of works, or the new covenant of grace. Ezekiel 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. One of the very first things god taught adam in the garden of eden was the consequence of sin. As he did earlier in the book, here ezekiel presents his readers with a general. Why havent his prophecies been fulfilled particularly those beginning with chapter 38 or 40 some people reason that jesus would have fulfilled them if he hadnt been rejected. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Therefore, most bible interpreters believe that ezekiel 28. Steve cioccolanti factchecks true or false prophet.
Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people, then. What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of israel with respect to the desolations made in it by the sword, famine, and pestilence. Because god keeps his word, these people look for a future fulfillment after our present period of grace. Ezekiel chapter 18 kjv king james version when you are employed to sin your pay check is death.
And he may have found his starting point in that very book which, for him and his generation, was the great embodiment of the law as a. I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices. Ezekiel believed that the old idea of children being punished for their fathers sins was wrong and he says that a righteous man who does what is just and right, he will surely live as in chapter 18. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international.
Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. View ezekiel 18 in the note window od has no respect of persons. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people.
The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. The end is now upon you, and i will unleash my anger against you. Ezekiel 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ezekiel 18 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Ezekiel used symbols and allegory more than other prophets. The events of this chapter take place between the first and second. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. The burden of this chapter is that god judges every man upon the basis of his.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. He was married yet we are not told whether he had children ezek. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Whether its sin or righteousness romans says shall we continue in sin that grace may abound, god said no, but if you sow unto righteousness ye shall live, jesus said blessed are the pure in heart for. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Some propose that the king of tyre was actually possessed by satan, making the link between the two even more powerful and applicable. The father william most collection commentary on ezekiel. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Because god keeps his word, these people look for a future fulfillment. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to. Read and study ezekiel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The book of job and all our personal experience teach us that sometimes the. Library the father william most theological collection.
Ezekiel 16 english standard version esv the lord s faithless bride. The word of the lord came to me again, saying, what do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of israel, saying. A threatening of the destruction of israel for their idolatry, and the destruction of their idols with them, ezekiel 6. I dont keep a list of all the things this person did right, like money in the bank he can draw on. In a series of legal rulings describing the deeds of a righteous father, his wicked son, and the righteous. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a. Ezekiel 18 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Ezekiel 16 esv the lords faithless bride again bible. Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. Ezekiel 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. The story of ezekiels call as a prophet spans the first three chapters of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. As to eternity, every man was, is, and will be dealt with, as his conduct shows him to have been under the old covenant of works, or. King of babylon to remove last king of davidic line until messiah comes, chapter 21 o. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. Ezekiel 18 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Son of man, this is what the sovereign lord says to the land of israel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Read ezekiel 18 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jan 10, 2016 gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Hear now, o house of israel, is it not my way which is fair, and your ways which are not fair. Elegy of jehovah over princes of israel, chapter 19 m. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The argument of chapter 18 refutes the proverb, not by eliminating transgenerational retribution altogether. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. Israels responsibility for its predicament ezekiel 18 bible. Ezekiel 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god a. Ezekiel had heard from the lips of his countrymen, and had seen its working in their hearts, the proverb already familiar to him, it may be, through jeremiah 31. Ezekiel chapter 18 kjv king james version 1 the word of the lord came unto me again, saying. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary matthew.
Read and study ezekiel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Your origin and your birth are of the land of the canaanites. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 18 explains an answer to an in israel.
This chapter is rather brief, but it is artificially expanded in length by the many repetitions of the points of identification which differentiate between the wicked man and the righteous man. What mean ye, that ye use this proverb, etc another and entirely different section opens, and we see at once from what it started. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Perhaps, in reading some of the foregoing chapters, we may have been tempted to think ourselves not much concerned in them though they also. If the son has been lawabiding and upright, has kept all my laws and followed them, most certainly he will live. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Again, we have a totally new prophecy beginning here.
Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the childrens teeth are set on edge the present generation is punished for the offences committed by their forefathers, particularly for the sins committed in the time of manasseh. The gospel clears up for us many such passages 1 peter 1. Ezekiel 18 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of. Ezekiel 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will. This is not the only chapter in which ezekiel deals with this same subject.
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